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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.09, 4,995.69 and 2,436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.09, 4,995.69 and 2,436.11 is: 3,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.09 : 4,995.69 = 2,436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.09/4,995.69 = 2,436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.09x = 4,995.69 × 2,436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.09x = 12,170,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170,050.37/3,617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.60

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